Contents1 Introduction2 What was the case?3 About Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,19674 The rationale behind the law5 Draconian provisions of the UAPA6 Issues associated with UAPA7 Suggestions for UAPA8 Conclusion Introduction The Delhi High Court recently granted bail to 3 students, accused of conducting riots and anti CAA protests in North East Delhi. This case highlights… Continue reading UAPA or Unlawful Activities Prevention Act – Explained, Pointwise
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What is the New Shephard rocket system?
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About New Shephard Rocket System:4 Significance of this New Shephard rocket system:5 What is the Karman Line? What is the News? Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos’s space company named Blue Origin has concluded the online auction for the first seat on the New Shephard rocket system. It is… Continue reading What is the New Shephard rocket system?
Taiwan reports largest ever Chinese incursion
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What is the China-Taiwan issue?4 Relations between China and Taiwan: What is the News? China has flown 28 fighter jets towards the self-ruled island of Taiwan. Taiwan has called the Chinese action the largest incursion to date. About Taiwan: Taiwan is an island on the southern coast of China.… Continue reading Taiwan reports largest ever Chinese incursion
[Download] UPSC Indian Forest Service (IFS) Mains Result 2020
Dear Friends, UPSC has announced the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Mains result of the 2020 exam. The IFS Mains exam, 2020 held from 28th February 2021 to 7th March 2021. Candidates, who appeared in the exam, can check their result by downloading the official result given below: All the Best!!! UPSC Indian Forest Service Mains… Continue reading [Download] UPSC Indian Forest Service (IFS) Mains Result 2020
“Jivan Vayu”- Nation’s first power-free CPAP device developed by IIT Ropar
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Jivan Vayu:4 What is Continuous Positive Airway Pressure(CPAP)? What is the News? Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar has developed a device named ‘Jivan Vayu’. About Jivan Vayu: Jivan Vayu is a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure(CPAP) device. It can be used as a substitute for existing CPAP machines. Key… Continue reading “Jivan Vayu”- Nation’s first power-free CPAP device developed by IIT Ropar
“Bharitalasuchus tapani”- A carnivorous reptile, lived 240 million years ago
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Erythrosuchidae:4 About Yerrapalli Formation: What is the News? Researchers from the Indian Statistical Institute had carried out extensive studies on rocks of the Yerrapalli Formation in Telangana during the mid 20th Century. During that time, they uncovered several fossils. By studying some of these fossils, the team has… Continue reading “Bharitalasuchus tapani”- A carnivorous reptile, lived 240 million years ago
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 16 June, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 What is Kerala’s “SilverLine project”?2 “World Giving Index 2021” – 10th Edition Released3 NATO Summit 2021 – Countries Agreed to Step Up Defense4 “Bharitalasuchus tapani”- A carnivorous reptile, lived 240 million years ago5 “Jivan Vayu”- Nation’s first power-free CPAP device developed by IIT Ropar6… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 16 June, 2021
NATO Summit 2021 – Countries Agreed to Step Up Defense
What is the News? The NATO Summit was held recently in Brussels. During the summit, countries agreed to step up their collective defence against threats from all directions. Key Outcomes of NATO Summit NATO summit concluded on the following points:- It will respond to Russia’s increasing nuclear arsenal. Further, It called on Iran to stop… Continue reading NATO Summit 2021 – Countries Agreed to Step Up Defense
“World Giving Index 2021” – 10th Edition Released
What is the News? The 10th edition of the World Giving Index (WGI) 2021 has been released. About World Giving Index(WGI): The World Giving Index(WGI) is published by the Charities Aid Foundation(CAF). Parameters: The index provides combined insight into the scope and nature of giving around the world. It looks at three aspects of giving behavior… Continue reading “World Giving Index 2021” – 10th Edition Released
What is Kerala’s “SilverLine project”?
What is the News? Kerala cabinet has given the approval to begin acquiring land for the SilverLine Project. About SilverLine Project: SilverLine Project is Kerala’s semi high-speed railway project that aims to reduce travel time between Kerala’s northern and southern ends. Distance: The railway line will be around 529 kms long, covering 11 districts through 11… Continue reading What is Kerala’s “SilverLine project”?
